Make a post on myspace, load up a car with bins of merch, call up some friends and head to every local venue in metro Detroit. The energy was raw, unfucked by corporations, and free of the algorithm. Bands like Fordirelifesake and Chiodos were inspiring a new generation of post-hardcore in Michigan. With the internet connecting us to a bigger part of the scene, the midwest was exploding. This is a look back at some of the bands/moments that were a part of our journey through the first decade (2005-2015).

Shoutout to the Hayloft, the Ritz, Static Age, Myspace Cafe, Skateland West, Modern Skate, The Modern Exchange, countless VFW halls, and any other venue that let us share a small space.

Pictured: Agraceful, Attack Attack!, August Burns Red, Blessthefall, Broadway, The Color Morale, Dance Gavin Dance, Decoder, The Devil Wears Prada, I See Stars, Like Moths To Flames, Memphis May Fire, Miss May I, Neck Deep, Oceana, Of Machines, Pvris, Sleeping With Sirens, We Came As Romans.

Photo Credit: Matt Vogel, Jesse Speelman, Evan Dell, Ashley Osborn / Unfortunately the origin of some of these photos are unknown unless watermarked. Please contact us if you are (or know) the photographer of any of these and we can add credit.

Video Credit: BVTV Music (youtube) & Rise Records